What woods you do?

RESERVE (to CHOW)
Two Chefs Lost in the Woods
What: FT33’s Matt McCallister and Houston Rising Star winner/chef Randy Rucker design fourteen courses with ingredients foraged from Texas forests.
Why: It’s the hottest bite in town.
When: Jan. 14. Mon., 6 p.m.
Where: FT33, 1617 Hi Line Dr., ste. 250 Reservations ($150; $225 with wine) to 214-741-2629 or info@ft33dallas.com.

TASTE
Nazca Kitchen
What: Sink your teeth into breakfast, lunch, and dinner at the new South American restaurant.
Why: Rest your jaw with the vast beverage menu that includes artisan java, colados (fresh fruit blended with milk and ice), and pressed juices (we dig the passion fruit lime).
When: Sun.-Thurs., 6:30 a.m.-9 p.m.; Fri. & Sat., 6:30 a.m.-10 p.m.
Where: 8041 Walnut Hill Ln., ste. 854 (214-696-2922).

SHOP
The Second Annual Big !@#$ Sale
What: Tony home shop Nest Dallas discounts decor, lighting, glassware, gifts, and more up to 50 percent.
Why: Markdowns occur just once a year.
When: Thru Jan. 31. Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: 4524 McKinney Ave. (214-373-4444).

PLAN (to PLAY)
Social Science
What: The new Perot Museum of Nature and Science launches adults-only fun. Nerd out with demos, talks with scientists, hands-on experiments, and cocktails.
Why: You want to get close to the action without fighting a 5-year-old for access.
When: Jan. 18. Fri., 7-11 p.m.
Where: 2201 N. Field St. Tickets ($8-$15) at emuseum.perotmuseum.org/tickets. Use code PARTY for $2 off.

Photo: Courtesy of FT33